First step nonfiction. Government

Looks at some of the symbols that represent the United States, including the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Flag, the Liberty Bell, and the national anthem.

Explains what a leader is, discusses the characteristics of a good leader, and looks at how people become leaders.

Explains what rules are and why they are important, looks at laws as the rules that govern communities, and charts the process by which laws are made.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to the different types of goverment services that help communities run smoothly.

Describes the qualities of good leadership such as extending compassion, improving lives, and assuming responsibilities for others at school and in the government. Also presents offices for which good citizens should vote.

Introduces young readers to the services provided by governments in the United States including the postal service, the park service, schools and libraries, and police officers and firefighters. Explains how taxes are used to pay for government services.

Looks at some of the symbols that represent the United States, including the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Flag, the Liberty Bell, and the national anthem.

Explains what rules are and why they are important, looks at laws as the rules that govern communities, and charts the process by which laws are made.